The event was the brainchild of Wylton Dickson, possibly inspired by the earlier 1968 London-Sydney Marathon and was to mark the fact that the 1966 FIFA World Cup had been held in London and that the upcoming 1970 FIFA World Cup was to be held in Mexico. Dickson approached the renowned British rally driver Paddy Hopkirk and together they went to The Daily Mirros for sponsorship.
Subject ID: 117131
More
The event was the brainchild of Wylton Dickson, possibly inspired by the earlier 1968 London-Sydney Marathon and was to mark the fact that the 1966 FIFA World Cup had been held in London and that the upcoming 1970 FIFA World Cup was to be held in Mexico. Dickson approached the renowned British rally driver Paddy Hopkirk and together they went to The Daily Mirros for sponsorship.
The event was organised by members of the RAC and the MSA.
Subject ID: 117131
Subject ID: 117131